Flexible Catering Assistant for Care Home Meals

Sanctuary Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Flexible working

Discounts

Uniform provided

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Job summary

Sanctuary Care is seeking a Catering Assistant at Dalby Court in Middlesbrough to support meal preparation and service for residents in a calm, well-organised kitchen. You’ll help deliver nutritious, well-presented meals and contribute to a positive dining experience on a busy, friendly team.

The role emphasizes basic food handling, cleanliness and safety, with opportunities for development and training within a not-for-profit, Investors in People Platinum organisation, recognised for care

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience and a food hygiene certificate, or willingness to work towards one

Responsibilities

• Support the catering team with basic food preparation and meal service
• Present and serve meals to a high standard for residents
• Follow food hygiene and safety standards at all times
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe and welcoming
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support residents’ daily experience
• A caring, enthusiastic approach with a genuine interest in older people
• Good teamwork skills and a willingness to support colleagues
• An understanding of safe food handling and cleaning practices

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Sanctuary Care is seeking a Catering Assistant at Dalby Court in Middlesbrough to support meal preparation and service for residents in a calm, well-organised kitchen. You’ll help deliver nutritious, well-presented meals and contribute to a positive dining experience on a busy, friendly team.

The role emphasizes basic food handling, cleanliness and safety, with opportunities for development and training within a not-for-profit, Investors in People Platinum organisation, recognised for care